1920's Hair

In the 1920's finger waves and bob cuts were extremely popular. The hair cut would reach the bottom of the ear and the finger wave was developed to soften the harsh and blunt shape of the bob that was so popular in the flapper era. To do this women would pinch different sections of hair, then comb in different directions to create the wave, then setting with a lotion. The finger wave was made even more popular by Hollywood movie stars who adopted the style and made it even more fashionable.



The finger wave was first introduced during the Great War in 1921 following the lead of fashion designer Coco Chanel, from this and the influence of hollywood movie stars, women everywhere began to bob their hair and use the finger wave technique.

I like the the finger wave style because it makes the blunt bob alot more feminine and soft. It has recently made a come back and with the current heated appliances available, it has become a very quick and easy look to achieve - I believe the results are the same if not better.

The current celebrities that have been seen favouring this look along with the makeup fashion of this era but as always with a more modern twist are; Vanessa Hudgens and Kate Bosworth who chose the the more slicked look of the finger wave -


Vanessa Hudgens

Kate Bosworth

However, celebritities such as Blake Lively and Charlize Theron are seen with a less slick, messier take on the finger wave. Charlize Theron has a ruffled up do and Blake Lively has adapted the look for longer and thicker waves.


Charlize Theron


 Blake Lively

I personally prefer the more modern look that Blake Lively has used as I think it would suit the majority of people, also it would be the easiest style to emulate without too much difficulty and is adaptable for any occasion.